A high technology provider needed to improve his ability to recruit and develop mid- to high-level local management talent in Asia Pacific. The participant, the Managing Director of APAC, faced several critical organizational issues:

• How can I transition my upper-management from expats to local nationals while maintaining Western corporate and ethical standards?
• What type of compensation packages or benefits do I need to offer in order to retain quality employees in the highly competitive Asia Pacific region?
• What are the key cultural barriers I need to overcome in order to develop a strong pipeline of talent?